Scottsdale debuted yesterday its Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate, a five-day Old West-style football pre-game party taking place through Feb. 12 along Main Street between Scottsdale Road and Brown Avenue in Old Town.
In conjunction with ESPN, the event serves as the backdrop for much of the network’s pre-game coverage of Super Bowl LVII, which will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sunday. Over the course of this experience, multiple ESPN television programs, including NFL Live and Sunday NFL Countdown, will be live from the event.
“Scottsdale will be the stage for ESPN’s broadcasts during one of the busiest sports weeks of the year,” said Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega. “Historic Old Town is the ideal showcase — the perfect blend of historic southwestern charm and modern appeal. Residents and visitors alike will love the ESPN experience located on Main Street surrounded by our vibrant arts and world-class shopping and dining.”
The Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate will be going strong all day long from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Feb. 11, with multiple ESPN productions each day. Then, from 8 a.m. until noon on Super Bowl Sunday ESPN will be live for its final production of the week.
Throughout the event, guests can enjoy games and live performances from local favorites including The Singing Cowboy Gary Sprague and his trusty steed Dusty. Some of the area’s most popular dining destinations will have food available for purchase to fuel the festivities as well as plenty of swag and giveaway items. Attendees will also have multiple photo opportunities (including ESPN talent spotting) — and the chance to make a cameo on live TV.
This family-friendly event is free for all ages. For more, visit scottsdalesuperseason.com.
